#Naturehealth

A large, peer-reviewed study in Environment International finds that greater access to green spaces before birth and through early childhood is associated with lower risks of neurodevelopmental disorders. Analyzing nearly 1.84 million mother–child pairs, researchers linked higher neighborhood green cover, measured at the ZIP code level, with reduced rates of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning delays. The protective effects persisted after adjusting for socio-economic factors, with stronger benefits seen among urban, Black, and Hispanic families.